Refrigerator Raji scores as Packers lead Bucs

Posted by Michael David Smith on November 20, 2011, 1:39 PM EST

AP

Taking a page out of the 1985 Bears’ playbook, the Green Bay Packers have given the ball to a defensive tackle at the goal line.

B.J. Raji, the Packers’ 337-pound nose tackle, lined up at fullback today at Lambeau Field and took a handoff, plunged into the line and fell forward into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown. It was a play reminiscent of the touchdowns that William “The Refrigerator” Perry used to score for the Bears.

The Packers have taken a 7-0 lead over the Buccaneers as they attempt to improve their record to 10-0. The way Green Bay is playing, having a defensive tackle play fullback isn’t the only reason they deserve to be compared to the ’85 Bears.

If you believe BJ Raji weighs only 337 pounds, I have a bridge to sell you sitting in my basement. Dude is pushing 350 or more.

alldayaldon says:Nov 20, 2011 1:56 PM

bill walsh was the first coach to put a lineman in the backfield, guy mcintyre in 1984 vs the bears in the playoffs. he called it the “elephant package”. ditka copied it & used it in 85 w perry.

jerrykill4pres says:Nov 20, 2011 1:59 PM

4evrnyt…. If your talking “copy” obviously the 9ers have copied many many other teams… I wouldn’t even worry about it. Coming from a Vikings fan here (packers second fav) The 9r’s don’t have much of a chance against the Packa’s… Nobody does! It sucks to say it, cuz i’m a big Vikings fan. But seriously, Until Rodgers gets some bad McDonalds drive thru on his way to a game, nobody will have a chance.. And this isn’t a “trend” or “mirage”.. Rodgers is flat out that good. His throws are so perfect, put into spots where the reciever only has a chance at it. It’s just awesome watching him. Other QB’s have had great years. But this is going to last Rodgers a while. Especially when he has guys who are in my opinion under-rated. Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Greg Jennings… That’s 3 very good WR’s, that i think are very under-rated. Kinda sucks, cuz my vikings will be bottom feeders in the North here, but, atleast my neighbors will probably win a couple more Lombardi’s in the next couple years.

The 49ers have also lost a game this year, so far the Packers haven’t copied that from them, have they?

jerrykill4pres says:Nov 20, 2011 2:44 PM

alldayaldon… How can anyone not be a packers fan? Answer that, and answer it by actually making sense! Packers are partially publically owned. Play football outdoors the way it was meant to be played, and started out. They have tradition. And they “build” a team the proper way. Through drafts and developing young talent. Look at the teams that try to do it by high priced free agents.. ie.. The Vikings, Redskins, Eagles.. Where are they? Eagles and Vikings never won the big dance, and Redskins haven’t been there since 92… Also, preparing myself for when the Vikings move to LA…